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LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD
Thank you and welcome to the 56th Annual AAS Conference in Portland, Oregon! We have a packed schedule over the next five days, and we hope that you spend time connecting with other attendees, sitting in on the incredible sessions and visiting our exhibit hall. This is an exciting time at AAS where, along with the guidance of our Board of Directors, we are looking to take AAS to new heights. To do that, we needed to bring in the right leader to steer the ship and I could not be happier to introduce our President and CEO, Leeann Sherman.
In a short period, Leeann has been able to strategically implement growth in all parts of AAS’s mission work. Growth does not come easily, and it starts with having the right professionals in place to plan, produce and execute. From development and marketing to programs and community resources, AAS is primed and ready to take steps in the right direction.
Tony Coder
AAS Board of Directors, Chair
As many of you know, this is my first AAS Conference and I look forward to meeting everyone and experiencing the magic of this powerful conference. I have been told that the AAS Annual Conference is
a family reunion bringing more than 1,300 members of the Suicidology community together to learn, connect and share. Just like you, I am here to learn and together we will MAKE AN IMPACT to support more individuals and families affected by suicide. Be sure to download the Conference app and visit our exhibitors.
Bringing you this amazing conference requires a lot of hard work, time and monies so indulge me in thanking our Conference Committee, Board of Directors, AAS Staff Team and our Investors for their commitment to an amazing event. Feel free to say hello and introduce yourself as your feedback
is very important to me. Together, we can drive change and, ultimately, save more lives. Throughout the Conference, we will have an opportunity to look back on our past and with your support, make the appropriate adjustments that provide the field of Suicidology the tools and resources we need to inspire change.
Welcome to Portland!
Leeann Sherman, MPS, CAE
AAS President & Chief Executive Officer
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